apogean Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or characteristic of an apogee
    • apogean tides occur when the moon is at the apogee of its orbit

WordNet


Ap`o*ge"an adjective
Definitions
  1. Connected with the apogee; as, apogean (neap) tides, which occur when the moon has passed her apogee.

Webster 1913